Strategically located in the state capital of New York, the University at Albany is an internationally recognized public research institution that brings "The World Within Reach" to more than 17,300 students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The varied perspectives and life experiences of a student body and faculty that represent more than 100 nations provide a diversity that enriches learning at UAlbany.

     UAlbany students can choose from 118 undergraduate majors and minors and 114 graduate programs. Many of these programs are nationally ranked, among them criminal justice, information science, public administration, social welfare and sociology.

     Leading USA program rankings in 2014 include MBA programs leading to jobs: #1, Criminal Justice: #2, Reading: #2, Information Technology and Management: #3, African Studies: #3, Social Welfare: #5 (US News, Best Colleges, 2014).